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The Cherokee had already "refused" to move but they were forcefully moved to Oklahoma. Jackson was already out of presidency but he is held responsible for starting the further intentions for this Trail of Tears.

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They were forced to because of President Andrew Jackson's Indian Removal Policy.

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Because so many people died on the journey

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Because many died along the route.

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